Grip assist apparatus with palm arch support

a technology of palm arch support and assist apparatus, which is applied in the field of strength training and weight lifting, can solve the problems of lack of palm arch support, inability to protect any other part of the hand or wrist, and weight lifter's injury and syndrome, and achieve the effect of thin cross section and easy wrapping
US20110214220A1Inactive Publication Date: 2011-09-08PARKER MICHAEL S
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
PARKER MICHAEL S
Publication Date
2011-09-08
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A grip assist apparatus that may be worn on either hand that includes a symmetrical non-slip gripping portion that includes a substantially stiff palm arch support, a wrist portion, and a releasable wrist fastener.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of strength training and weight lifting and, in particular, to grip assist apparatus for use therein.BACKGROUND

[0002] Strength training has become a widely practiced activity for both men and women. In addition to being a sport in and of itself, strength training is also utilized as a conditioning and strengthening exercise for other sports, such as football, basketball, and baseball. Furthermore, athletes who rely on agility, such as tennis players, also benefit from strength training.

[0003] In sports, protective equipment is utilized to prevent injury to the participant. With respect to strength training, protective equipment is also needed, as all the joints of the body may be subjected to extreme forces. In particular, the wrist joint is subjected to these extreme forces any time the trainee's hands utilize a weight bar during the course of strength training.

[0004] It is also important to protect the palm during...

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